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The Kemp conundrum
Matt Kemp ((USATSI))
Owners are clearly frustrated with Matt Kemp. Our Scott White preaches patience and encourages you to buy low (right now!) in his latest Reality Check. Full story
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Most Added Players
Player% ±
1Scott Kazmir, CLE, SP55
2Heath Bell, ARI, RP41
3James Loney, TB, 1B34
4Kelly Johnson, TB, 2B30
5Mitch Moreland, TEX, 1B30
6Hector Santiago, CHW, RP26
7Francisco Liriano, PIT, SP24
8Ryan Doumit, MIN, DH23
9Jeff Locke, PIT, SP21
10Oswaldo Arcia, MIN, RF20
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Player% ±
1Joel Hanrahan, BOS, RP-39
2Roy Halladay, PHI, SP-20
3J.J. Putz, ARI, RP-19
4J.A. Happ, TOR, SP-17
5Felix Doubront, BOS, SP-16
6Jonathon Niese, NYM, SP-15
7Nick Tepesch, TEX, SP-15
8Chris Johnson, ATL, 3B-15
9James McDonald, PIT, SP-15
10A.J. Pierzynski, TEX, C-13
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Jonathan Pettibone stays sharp
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
(11:11 pm ET) Phillies starting pitcher Jonathan Pettibone enjoyed a solid outing as he picked up his third win of the season Tuesday night against the Indians.

Pettibone (3-0), who made his fifth start, surrendered a two-run single to Michael Brantley in the second inning for his only damage of the night. The rookie surrendered two runs and four hits over 6 2/3 innings of work. He struck out three and walked two in a 6-2 victory.

Pettibone has not allowed more than three runs in each of his first five starts. He has a 3.41 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP over that span.

The right-hander is expected to make his next start Monday at Miami. He allowed one run and five hits over 6 1/3 innings of work in his lone appearance against the Marlins on May 3.


Homer Bailey looking like a new man
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(11:11 pm ET) At this point, I might just start calling the Marlins' offense "The Slump Busters." Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey entered Tuesday's affair stumbling a bit. Then he tossed his first complete game of the season. Even without the Marlins' help, however, Bailey is in the midst of his best season yet.

Bailey is striking out a career-high 9.12 batters per nine innings, while displaying his usual sterling control. He has walked just 2.45 batters per nine, and has made the transition to a majority groundball pitcher, after struggling for most of his career with home runs. Generally speaking, if you strike guys out, and don't walk them or allow home runs, you're probably going to have a good time on the mound.

Bailey's improved performance has come with a faster fastball (93.3 miles per hour), as well as an increased reliance on his splitter, the type of pitch that tends to lead to more frequent groundballs. If Bailey can keep this up, the 27-year-old might just live up to his former billing as a top prospect. After a few years of middling play, Bailey is worth starting in most Fantasy formats. 


J.A. Happ 'moving in right direction'
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(11:08 pm ET) Blue Jays starter J.A. Happ, who has been on the shelf since he was struck in the head by a line drive May 7, is improving, MLB.com reported Tuesday. 

Happ is "moving in the right direction," according to general manager Alex Anthopoulos.

The starter sprained his right knee as well when he suffered the head injury. Both issues are healing and everything seems to be on track. 

That said, Anthopoulos said the next few days "would be telling" on Happ's rehab process goes. 


Scott Kazmir takes step back
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
(11:05 pm ET) Indians pitcher Scott Kazmir, who struck out 10 his last time out, took a step back as he served up a pair of homers and suffered his second loss of the season Tuesday night against the Phillies.

Kazmir (2-2), who made his fifth start of the season, surrendered a solo home run to Kevin Frandsen in the first and another solo shot to Domonic Brown in the sixth. The left-hander gave up four runs and six hits over five innings of work. He struck out three and walked two in a 6-2 defeat.

Kazmir was 2-0 and had allowed just three earned runs in 12 innings in his last two starts before Tuesday's loss. He saw his ERA rise from 4.87 to 5.33.

The 29-year-old is scheduled to start Monday at home against Seattle. He is 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA at Progressive Field.


Tommy Hanson has no timetable for return
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(11:03 pm ET) Angels starter Tommy Hanson had no timetable to be activated off the bereavement list as of Tuesday, manager Mike Scioscia told MLB.com. 

Hanson has missed three turns through the rotation while he's been dealing with his step-brother's death. He was previously on the bereavement list before a short return to the team. 


Ryan Madson nearing a return
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(11:01 pm ET) Angels closer Ryan Madson, who is in his final stages of recovery from Tommy John surgery, is expected to make a second rehab appearance for Class A Inland Empire either Wednesday or Thursday, MLB.com reports. 

The Angels say that could be his final outing before returning to the team. Madson converted a save in his first relief appearance for Inland Empire. 


Curtis Granderson scores run in return
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(10:57 pm ET) Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson, starting in left field and batting fourth, returned to the lineup following his activation off the DL Tuesday in a win over the Mariners. 

Coming back from a broken forearm that sidelined him for the first six weeks of the season, Granderson went 0 for 3 in the game with a walk and a run scored. He grounded into a double play as well. 


Matt Kemp moved up to two-hole
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com
(10:57 pm ET) Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp entered Tuesday's contest against the Nationals having hit in 12 straight games. He was also moved up to No. 2 in the lineup for the first time since 2010.

"This is nothing other than trying to just shake our lineup up just a little bit and see if we can put some runs on the board," manager Don Mattingly told MLB.com "Matt has hit in 12 straight. Even though he hasn't hit for power yet, he's swinging the bat better."

Kemp is batting .320 (16 for 50) during his streak but his slugging percentage is just .360 during that stretch.

CC Sabathia Ks 10 in no-decision
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(10:54 pm ET) Yankees starter CC Sabathia, who took the mound Tuesday against the Mariners after his last start was cut short due to rain, struck out 10 batters over 6 1/3 innings. He was on the hook for the loss in the outing until Robinson Cano tied the score with a two-run double in the seventh inning.

Sabathia (4-3) came up short in his bid to beat Felix Hernandez. The two-run homer he allowed to former teammate Raul Ibanez in the sixth inning was enough to send him to a no-decision.

The veteran ace allowed three runs -- two earned -- on 10 hits and two walks with the 10 Ks over 6 1/3 innings. He threw 112 pitches. His ERA is 3.19.

Despite going 0-1 over his last three outings, Sabathia has only allowed five earned runs over a span of 16 1/3 innings. He will make his next start Sunday versus Toronto.

King Felix tweaks back in no-decision
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(10:53 pm ET) Mariners ace Felix Hernandez was just a little better than Yankees ace CC Sabathia on Tuesday night in the Bronx. That said, both pitchers walked away with no-decisions.

Hernandez was leading 3-1 until Robinson Cano tied it with a double. The Yankees took the lead in the seventh after Hernandez left after landing awkwardly and tweaking his back. Manager Eric Wedge said the injury isn't serious and no tests are planned, the New York Daily News reported after the game.

The starter allowed just one earned run -- coming on a Lyle Overbay double in the sixth inning -- on five hits and two walks over six innings with eight strikeouts. He threw 97 pitches before leaving the game and has a 1.53 ERA.

Hernandez is 5-2 and had won four straight starts before taking the no-decision Tuesday. As long as he's healthy enough to make it, his next outing is scheduled for Sunday at Cleveland.

 
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